Patient Care Partner (CNA, LPN, EMT), Float Pool

Watertown Regional Medical Center • Watertown, WI

249d

About The Position

The Patient Care Partner (CNA, LPN, EMT) in the Float Pool at Watertown Regional Medical Center is responsible for coordinating and conducting drug screens, audiometric and respiratory fit testing. This includes scheduling appointments, identifying patients, explaining processes to donors, and ensuring proper preparation of specimens and paperwork. The role requires knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to stay updated with ongoing rules and changes. The Patient Care Partner will also review policies and procedures related to the drug screening and testing processes, perform clerical duties for the Occupational Health Department, assist with patient activities, and conduct quality assurance activities. Competence in completing vision screens, whisper tests, obtaining client vitals, and performing urine analysis is essential. The position also involves training other associates and acting as a preceptor, as well as scheduling client appointments and maintaining filing systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional commercial, vocational, or specialized healthcare training lasting a minimum of 6 weeks.
• One year experience in patient care in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts drug screen, audiometric and respiratory fit testing.
• Schedules appointments and identifies patients.
• Explains processes to donors and prepares specimens.
• Maintains knowledge of DOT regulations and stays updated with changes.
• Reviews policies and procedures related to drug screening and testing.
• Performs clerical and office skills for the Occupational Health Department.
• Assists with patient activities such as moving and transporting patients.
• Performs quality assurance activities.
• Completes far vision screens, whisper tests, obtains client vitals, and performs urine analysis.
• Trains other associates to perform specific procedures.
• Acts as a preceptor to instruct others.
• Calibrates the audiometric machine and breath-analyzer.
• Schedules and coordinates client appointments.
• Maintains appropriate filing system.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED